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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Is it normal to smell a little gear oil occasionally when at idle, like at a stop sign or red light?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Its more prevalent if the bike is running dino oil. You really dont smell it if your running synthetic.
 
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I should ask however, is it gear oil or really hot motor oil your smelling and do you see any signs of a leak?
 
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Are you sure it's coming from your bike? I smell antifreeze when I stop sometimes
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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I have had a similar smell myself. It has happened several different times even when there are no cars around. I did put Spectra in my Tranny when I changed my clutch cable. It's not bad and does not stay around long. And no leaks that I can find. No marks on the garage floor.
 
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Here's what's happening.......


You are smelling the gear lube after it heats up a little bit, and the smell is coming from the transmission vent tube.

Some lubes have an odor, and when they warm up, it gets worse.
 
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Redline is good stuff buy it does have a "sweet stank".
 
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That is quite possibly a stator burning up.
 
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Originally Posted by TUCCI
I should ask however, is it gear oil or really hot motor oil your smelling and do you see any signs of a leak?
Thanks for all the replies. It's definately gear oil... there's no mistaking that smell. There are no leaks. I changed the gear oil about 750 miles ago. Put in Amsoil 75w-140.
 
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Originally Posted by shooter5074
Here's what's happening.......


You are smelling the gear lube after it heats up a little bit, and the smell is coming from the transmission vent tube.

Some lubes have an odor, and when they warm up, it gets worse.
Thanks, shooter.
 
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